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Rahu Kalam - Yamagandam - Gulika Kalam - Abhijit Muhurat - exact timings for any city

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Rahu Kalam by Weekday

Segment of daytime (1=first, 8=last)

DayRahuYamaGulika
Sun8th5th6th
Mon2nd4th5th
Tue7th3rd4th
Wed5th2nd3rd
Thu6th1st2nd
Fri4th7th1st
Sat3rd6th7th

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Rahu Kalam - This Week

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Rahu Kalam - Inauspicious Timing Calculator

Rahu Kalam is a daily 90-minute period considered inauspicious in Hindu tradition, during which starting new ventures, travel, or auspicious ceremonies is avoided. Rooted in Vedic astrology and the Panchang system, Rahu Kalam is associated with Rahu - the north lunar node - which is considered a shadow planet (Chhaya Graha) capable of bringing obstacles. The timing shifts each day of the week and varies by geographical location based on local sunrise and sunset.

Calculation and Daily Schedule

Rahu Kalam is calculated by dividing the period between sunrise and sunset into eight equal parts. The specific part assigned to Rahu differs by day - Monday is the 2nd part, Saturday the 3rd, Friday the 4th, Wednesday the 5th, Thursday the 6th, Tuesday the 7th, and Sunday the 8th. Similarly, Yamagandam and Gulika Kalam follow their own fixed sequences. Almanac publishers in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh have printed these timings since at least the 18th century.

Relevance Across India

From Chennai to Mumbai, millions of Indians consult Rahu Kalam before signing contracts, launching businesses, or beginning journeys. Government offices in Tamil Nadu often display Rahu Kalam timings. This tool calculates accurate Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kalam for over 100 Indian cities, adjusting for each city's sunrise time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rahu Kalam is a daily inauspicious period of about 1.5 hours governed by the shadow planet Rahu. Daytime (sunrise to sunset) is divided into 8 equal segments and one is assigned as Rahu Kalam. Starting new ventures, signing important agreements, travel, marriages, house-warming ceremonies, or any auspicious activity should be avoided during this time. The period varies each day of the week based on which segment is ruled by Rahu.

Yamagandam is an inauspicious period associated with Yama, the Hindu deity of death and dharma. Like Rahu Kalam, it is one of 8 equal segments of daytime. Avoid new journeys, financial transactions, starting business, and auspicious ceremonies during Yamagandam. However, it is considered slightly less severe than Rahu Kalam. Daily order (by segment): Sunday-5th, Monday-4th, Tuesday-3rd, Wednesday-2nd, Thursday-1st, Friday-7th, Saturday-6th.

Rahu Kalam is calculated based on local sunrise and sunset times, which vary by geographic location. Cities at different latitudes and longitudes will have different sunrise and sunset times, so the 8 segments will have different actual clock times. A city in the east like Kolkata will have sunrise and sunset about 30 minutes earlier than a western city like Mumbai. Always use the local city for accurate Rahu Kalam times.

Abhijit Muhurat is the most powerful auspicious period of the day, centered around local solar noon (the moment when the sun is at its highest point). It lasts approximately 48 minutes (24 min before and after solar noon). It is so powerful that it can override most inauspicious timings. Lord Vishnu is said to be especially active during this period. However, traditional texts advise against using it on Wednesdays. It is excellent for starting new business, important meetings, and auspicious activities.
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